Master of Arts in Criminal Justice

How to Apply:

1. Prepare program requirement materials (see requirements below)

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Admission Requirements:

In addition to the Graduate School admission requirements, applicants must submit: (1) three letters of reference from people acquainted with the applicant's background and potential and (2) a brief autobiographical statement describing particular interests, experiences and goals related to academic and professional work in criminal justice.

Applicants are evaluated with respect to (1) undergraduate grade point average; a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on the last 60 hours is required for consideration of admission to degree status; (2) amount, type and scope of undergraduate preparation; and (3) reference letters. Final recommendation on a candidate's admission to the MACJ program is made to the Graduate School by the graduate coordinator of the Criminal Justice program.

Degree Requirements:

Students pursuing the MA degree in criminal justice may follow either a thesis or a non-thesis option. Both program options require a minimum of 36 hours, including 24 hours taken in courses numbered 700 or above. Core Curriculum. All degree candidates are required to complete CJ 802, 893, 894, and 897 with a grade of B or better in each course. It is recommended that all core courses be completed in the first two semesters of study. Students selecting the thesis option may count up to 6 hours of thesis credit toward the required 36-hour total.

The MACJ degree requires a minimum of 36 hours, including 24 hours taken in courses numbered 700 or above.

Examinations:

Students selecting the thesis option must pass an oral defense of the thesis.

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